Each year there are approximately 34,000 people in England with life-changing physical injury as a result of major trauma. At least 10,000 people every year experience long-term disabilities following a major trauma. If you are a patient, family or carer who has experience of major trauma, then we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to influence the improvement of major trauma services by sharing your experiences and suggestions with us. Visit the website, complete a short survey, or post your comments on the online forum.
On the website you’ll find information about major trauma and the different stages of the major trauma pathway, from when the emergency call is made to when a patient leaves hospital and continues their rehabilitation in the community. We want to improve every step of the experience so that patients get a better service. Please give us your views – visit the website or get in touch on 020 7239 7806 / mtif@opm.co.uk
What is major trauma?
Major trauma can be defined as physical injury caused by events such as road traffic accidents, falls, explosions, shootings, or stabbings. It describes multiple injuries involving different tissues and organ systems that are, or could be, life-threatening or life-changing. Major trauma is different from general or emotional trauma: it does not include injuries like a broken arm or leg, or a fractured rib.
